2022 Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle

[Lobos]

I think there could be a stat but I won’t worry until he’s declared and actually runs.

It could we'll have been Saxon that brought the stat up somewhere. He might be able to confirm.

[Saxon Warrior]

It could we'll have been Saxon that brought the stat up somewhere. He might be able to confirm.

The Superstar that is Faugheen is the only one who has debuted over 2M6F over Hurdles and then won the Ballymore, for more than a decade, at least.

He debuted over 2M6F, went 2M4F and then 3M before the Ballymore.

The last 10 Albert Bartlett winners all debuted over less than 3M

[Lbur4288]

Is there a plausible reason that Gerri Colombe could be pulled from the Friday race? I know that the big hitters have probably their best team of novice hurdlers for a good few years and I am hoping that my Gerri Colombe Ballymore bets don't fall victim to this.

[Lobos]

The Superstar that is Faugheen is the only one who has debuted over 2M6F over Hurdles and then won the Ballymore, for more than a decade, at least.

He debuted over 2M6F, went 2M4F and then 3M before the Ballymore.

The last 10 Albert Bartlett winners all debuted over less than 3M

Added to this, NONE of Gordon's runners in the Ballymore over the last decade have ran above 2m 4f at anytime prior to the festival and EVERY one of his Ballymore runners started off over 2 miles.
This to me is a huge negative for both Hollow Games and Gerri Colombe going to the Ballymore if either take up their Friday entry .

[Saxon Warrior]

Is there a plausible reason that Gerri Colombe could be pulled from the Friday race? I know that the big hitters have probably their best team of novice hurdlers for a good few years and I am hoping that my Gerri Colombe Ballymore bets don't fall victim to this.

Yes, I don’t think he is going to run three decent types in this, just one, going off a short priced Fav.

I am hoping it’s Hollow Games.

[Big Bucks]

Think this quote really threw plenty of Us, or our confidence grew he would be a ballynore horse. Still a chance he might not be declared!

"He’ll probably start off at two miles, but I could see him stepping up to two-and-a-half miles as the season progresses. We are quite excited about him."

Gordy ATR stable tour for Geri

[ComplyOrDie]

I am hoping it’s Hollow Games.

And I'm hoping it's not

However all are backed with cash out so I'll be utilising that upon entries if required to do so.

[Saxon Warrior]

And I'm hoping it's not

However all are backed with cash out so I'll be utilising that upon entries if required to do so.

Yes, this is the seasonal "finding out time" now coming upon us.
Cashout could be our saviour.
Hopefully we dont need it too often.

[The King Pimm]

From memory the early season fav’s have performed badly in this race for a few years now so it not a race to get carried away in too early. I’ve currently backed 5 horses covered for this race which I think I’d still good value…..

Barnardstown Lad - 50/1
Hollow Games - 33/1
Letsbeclearaboutit - 33/1
Journey With Me - 33/1
Three Stripe Life - 33/1

Given the way this race pans out and the recent winner and place prices this is one the rare antepost races that you need to worry about missing a price on until the closer to the festival

[Lbur4288]

Hollow Games has another Down Royal entry over 2 miles. Trying not to get concerned about Gerri Colombe being entered in the 2m6f Friday race. Just need to sit on my hands until the 48hr decs.

[JackieMoon33]

Hollow Games has another Down Royal entry over 2 miles. Trying not to get concerned about Gerri Colombe being entered in the 2m6f Friday race. Just need to sit on my hands until the 48hr decs.

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[JackieMoon33]

Hollow Games has another Down Royal entry over 2 miles. Trying not to get concerned about Gerri Colombe being entered in the 2m6f Friday race. Just need to sit on my hands until the 48hr decs.

Now that does make me a little concerned. Based on my assessment it was Gerri that could get away with going down in trip, not Hollow Games.

[ComplyOrDie]

Hollow Games has another Down Royal entry over 2 miles. Trying not to get concerned about Gerri Colombe being entered in the 2m6f Friday race. Just need to sit on my hands until the 48hr decs.

Happy to see this 2m entry, and hoping this is the route he takes.

[Spectre]

I wouldn't be too concerned if you're a Hollow Games Albert Bartlett backer. Many an Bartlett horse has started out over two miles. He won two bumpers so there no reason not to start over the minimum and work up as you need to.

Also Gordon has a lot of novice hurdlers to get a run in to, so fitting them all into the race calendar isn't easy. Plus most of his have needed the run so far, and he'll be happy to pick up some prize money at Down Royal while getting his horses fit.

[Cashew King]

Gordon’s ATR stable tour comments for Hollow Games:

”He’s a very nice horse that we think a lot of. We decided not to run him in the Champion Bumper as we didn’t think it was the right thing to do with a big horse like him at that stage of his career. He schooled very well over hurdles at Tipperary last week and as soon as we get some rain, he’ll be ready to start off over hurdles. He’s probably a horse that will stay, but I wouldn’t be afraid to start him at two miles either. We’re really looking forward to him.”

I’m not sure if Ginto won’t turn out to be the Bartlett horse for the Morans?